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==Problem==
 
==Problem==
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For any positive integer <math>a,</math> <math>\sigma(a)</math> denotes the sum of the positive integer divisors of <math>a</math>. Let <math>n</math> be the least positive integer such that <math>\sigma(a^n)-1</math> is divisible by <math>2021</math> for all positive integers <math>a</math>. Find the sum of the prime factors in the prime factorization of <math>n</math>.
  
 
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==Solution==

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Problem

For any positive integer $a,$ $\sigma(a)$ denotes the sum of the positive integer divisors of $a$. Let $n$ be the least positive integer such that $\sigma(a^n)-1$ is divisible by $2021$ for all positive integers $a$. Find the sum of the prime factors in the prime factorization of $n$.

Solution

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Problem 15
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